INFOGRAPHIC: Why it Sucks Being the IT Guy

No one likes to be pre-defined! Even before meeting an IT person, people assume they "get" them. Shows like The IT Crowd lead to misconceptions about information technology.

There are many jobs IT workers specialize in. Of course no one person can do all of these things well, but often they are expected to be a Security Expert, Systems Administrator, Webmaster, Programmer and even Help desk. Too much to be effective.

Here are a few examples of what we thought customers or co-workers think of us and sometimes what we think of them. All in good humor.

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John Leger has been married for 25+ years and has six children. He is a self-taught web developer who spends a lot of time learning new technologies and sharpening his skills. His ability to learn new things quickly has enabled him to skillfully play the guitar, keyboard, flute and bass. In his off time, he loves to hunt and ski. He’s also the lead instructor at a Taekwondo Academy in his home town where he teaches classic Chung Do Kwon.